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Albert Bryan Jr. (born February 21, 1968) is an American politician and former businessman, serving since 2019 as the ninth governor of the United States Virgin Islands. His tenure has been marked by significant scrutiny over his administration's handling of litigation involving Jeffrey Epstein, including the termination of three successive Attorneys General during the height of related federal proceedings.

Key Information

Early life and education

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Bryan was born on the island of St. Thomas. He is the oldest of five sons of Albert Bryan Sr. and Genevieve Pilgrim. He grew up in the Savan neighborhood of Charlotte Amalie, the territory's capital. As a teenager, Bryan moved to St. Croix, where he graduated from St. Dunstan's Episcopal High School in 1985. Bryan earned his BA in economics from Wittenberg University in 1989. He received a Master of Business Administration from the University of the Virgin Islands in 2003.[1]

Career

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In 2007, Governor John de Jongh appointed him to be Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor. When de Jongh's term ended in 2015, Bryan returned to the private sector. He was CEO and President of Aabra Group, a consulting firm, and Master Strategies, a recruiting firm. He also was executive director of the Virgin Islands chapter of Junior Achievement.[1]

2018 gubernatorial election

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In April 2018, Bryan officially announced his candidacy for governor and chose Tregenza Roach as his running mate.[2] They won the August 4 Democratic primary with 39.23% of the vote, defeating former Finance commissioner Angel E. Dawson Jr. and former Senator Allison "Allie" Petrus.[3] The team campaigned on restoring trust to government, stabilizing the economy, modernizing infrastructure, education, healthcare, reducing crime and poverty, affordable housing, and attracting rum distilleries to rescue GERS. Bryan led the 2018 general election with 38% of the vote and defeated incumbent governor Kenneth Mapp in a runoff with over 55% of the vote. He is the second Democrat to unseat a sitting governor since Charles W. Turnbull in 1998.[4]

2022 gubernatorial election

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Bryan launched his reelection bid on May 11, 2022.[5] In the August 6 primary, he defeated Kent Bernier Sr. with 65.04% of the vote. He won the November 8 general election, defeating Senator Kurt Vialet and two other candidates with 56% of the vote.[6]

Political career

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Bryan was sworn in as the 9th governor of the United States Virgin Islands by Rhys Hodge, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands on January 7, 2019, at David Monsanto Bandstand, which was built by his grandfather Ulric “Sappy” Pilgrim in Emancipation Gardens on St. Thomas. Before the ceremony, Bryan and his family attended an inaugural mass at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral. The inauguration proceed with military parades and inaugural balls held on all three islands.[7]

Governorship

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Upon assuming office, Bryan announced his senior staff and pledged to fill his cabinet within 90 days.[8][9] Early administrative actions included securing a FEMA extension for the STEP hurricane recovery program[10] and declaring a mental healthcare state of emergency due to a territorial shortage of psychiatrists.[11] On January 19, 2019, Bryan signed the Virgin Islands Medicinal Cannabis Patient Care Act into law, and later proposed legalizing recreational marijuana to generate revenue for the Government Employees' Retirement System (GERS), resubmitting the proposal in May 2020 after initial legislative resistance.[12][13] In 2019, Bryan cleared all outstanding government debt to the Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (WAPA) and purchased four new generators to combat rolling blackouts.[14][15] In 2021, he filed suit to block legislation reducing the WAPA board's size, and in April 2024 declared a state of emergency for WAPA following widespread outages.[16][17] In October 2022, Bryan announced the V.I. Slice homeownership program.[18] On January 19, 2023, Bryan signed the Equality Act prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and in 2024 introduced legislation allowing individuals to change their gender on identifying documents.[19][20]

COVID-19 pandemic

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Bryan declared a state of emergency on March 13, 2020, implementing business closures and travel testing requirements.[21] In-person schooling was suspended for the remainder of the 2019–2020 school year.[22]

What is your overall opinion on Governor Albert Bryan’s handling of COVID-19?
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin
of error 		Respondents Approve Disapprove
VI Tech Stack April 4–5, 2020 600 ± 3.99% Territory-wide
St. Thomas-St. John
St. Croix 		59%
63%
54% 		25%
25%
32%
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During his tenure as governor, Bryan faced significant scrutiny regarding his administration's handling of litigation involving Jeffrey Epstein and the territory's historical financial relationship with Epstein's entities.

Economic Development Commission (EDC) Tax Incentives

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According to unsealed federal court filings from June 2023, Epstein’s companies—specifically Southern Trust Company and Financial Trust Company—were granted approximately $300 million in tax benefits by the Virgin Islands government between 1999 and 2018.[23] The filings detailed that $219.8 million in benefits were awarded between 1999 and 2012, followed by an additional $80.6 million from 2013 to 2018.[23] Bryan concurrently served as the Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor and as the Chairman of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board from 2007 to 2015, the body responsible for overseeing the certification of these tax incentives.[24][25]

Attorney General Transitions and Allegations of Interference

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Bryan's administration oversaw the departure of three successive Attorneys General during the height of the territory's litigation against Epstein's estate and his financial partners.

  • 2026 FBI Release: According to a four-page FBI interview memorandum released on January 30, 2026, former Attorney General Denise George alleged that Bryan had pressured her regarding Epstein's sex offender status within two weeks of her 2019 appointment.[26] The memo quotes a text message from Bryan stating, "you need to make a decision on the Epstein matter," in reference to Epstein's request for a waiver from travel reporting requirements.[26] George further alleged that Bryan expressed anger that she was "going after people who are members of our team" and later instructed her to settle the estate litigation for $80 million, a figure significantly lower than the $105 million she eventually secured.[26]
  • Termination of Denise George: On December 31, 2022, Bryan terminated George four days after she filed a major lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly facilitating Epstein's sex-trafficking operation.[27] Bryan publicly stated he was "blindsided" by the lawsuit and asserted that no attorney general should file such an action without notifying the Governor's office.[26]
  • Successive Resignations: Following George's firing, Acting Attorney General Carol Thomas-Jacobs executed a January 2023 settlement agreement with billionaire Leon Black that granted him a "total release" from all territory claims, including unknown future claims.[28] Shortly after the settlement was finalized, Bryan appointed Thomas-Jacobs to a lifetime judgeship on the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands.[29] Her successor, Ariel K. Smith, resigned in March 2024 at Bryan's "specific request," a move the Governor characterized as a lack of "philosophical alignment" between his office and the Department of Justice.[30]

JPMorgan "Unclean Hands" Defense

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In federal court filings, JPMorgan Chase pursued an "unclean hands" defense, alleging that the USVI government actively harbored and shielded Epstein for two decades.[31] The bank’s filings differentiated between individuals connected to separate administrations, noting that Cecile de Jongh, wife of former Governor John de Jongh, had served as the office manager for Epstein’s Southern Trust Company for eight years.[23] The filings further alleged that the Governor's former wife, Yolanda Bryan, had been involved in efforts to procure student visas for individuals associated with Epstein during Bryan's tenure.[23][31]

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Beyond the Epstein litigation, Bryan's administration has faced separate ethical and legal challenges regarding local procurement and campaign finance.

  • Avera Tech No-Bid Contract: In 2020, the Bryan administration was criticized for attempting to award a $1 million no-bid contract for COVID-19 contact tracing to Avera Tech, a startup co-founded by his daughter, Aliyah Bryan, and a former campaign intern.[32] Senators criticized the Health Department for circumventing standard procurement processes, and the contract was ultimately dropped following public outcry and a legislative probe.[33]
  • Campaign Law Violation: In 2023, the Elections System of the Virgin Islands fined the Bryan-Roach campaign $2,000 for holding an illegal "international virtual fundraiser" in September 2022.[34] The event featured the Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, as a "special guest," violating Title 18 of the V.I. Code, which prohibits foreign officials from fundraising or endorsing U.S. candidates.[34]
  • Sealing of Divorce Records: In November 2023, Bryan filed for divorce from his wife, Yolanda Bryan, and successfully petitioned the V.I. Superior Court to seal the case in its entirety.[35] The decision to remove case ST-2023-DI-00113 from the public docket faced scrutiny because the presiding judge was up for reappointment to the bench by the Governor in 2024.[36]

Cabinet

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Government House Staff

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Chief of Staff Kevin Williams
Karl Knight (2019-2024)
Chief Legal Counsel Richard Evangelista
David Bornn (2019-2022)
Director of Communications Richard Motta


Agency Commissioner/Director
Department of Finance Kevin McCurdy
Clarina Modeste-Elliott (acting)
Bosede Bruce (2021–2023)
Kirk Callwood (2019–2020)
OMB Julio Rhymer
Kimika Woods (acting)
Jenifer O’Neal (2019–2024)
Department of Education Dionne Wells-Hendrington
Racquel Berry-Benjamin (2019–2022)
Department of Sports, Parks & Recreation Vincent Roberts (acting)
Calvert White (2019–2025)
Department of Public Works Derek Gabriel
Nelson Petty (2015–2021)
Department of Justice Gordon C. Rhea
Ian Clement (acting)
Ariel Smith (2023–2024)
Carol Thomas-Jacobs (acting)
Denise George (2019–2023)
Department of Labor Gary Molloy
Bureau of Internal Revenue Joel Lee
Department of Property & Procurement Lisa Alejandro
Anthony Thomas (2019–2023)
Virgin Islands Police Department Mario Brooks
Ray Martinez (2021–2024)
Trevor Velinor (2019–2021)
Department of Tourism Jenifer Matarangas-King (acting)
Joseph Boschulte (2019-2025)
Department of Human Services Averil George
Kimberley Causey-Gomez (2019–2023)
Department of Health Justa Encarnacion
Department of Personnel Cindy Richardson
Dayna Clendinen (2019–2021)
Bureau of Motor Vehicles Barbara McIntosh
Virgin Islands Fire Department Antonio Stevens
Darryl George (2019–2023)
Office of Veteran Affairs Patrick Farrell
Bureau of Corrections Wynnie Testamark
Department of Agriculture Dr. Louis Petersen
Positive Nelson (2019–2023)
Department of Planning & Natural Resources Jean Pierre Oriol
Virgin Islands Energy Office Kyle Fleming
Bureau of Information Technology Rupert Ross
Office of Collective Bargaining Joss Springette
VITEMA Daryl Jaschen
Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs Nathalie Hodge
Richard Evangelista (2019–2023)
Law Enforcement Planning Commission Moleto Smith
Angela Campbell (2021–2024)
Ray Martinez (2019–2021)
Virgin Islands National Guard Col. Kodjo Knox-Limbacker

Proposed legislation

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  • January 28, 2019: A bill allowing the attorney general to serve for six-year terms.
  • October 25, 2019: The Virgin Islands Emergency Medical Services System Act to merge Fire Services with EMS.
  • December 2, 2019: An amendment called “Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act” to the enacted Medicinal Cannabis Patient Care Act
  • January 16, 2020: The Virgin Islands Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Act
  • May 19, 2020: Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act[37] (resubmitted amended version to 33rd Legislature)
  • August 11, 2020: Matching Fund Securitization Act
  • August 15, 2022: A bill to increase the amount of funding for retroactive wages from $25 million to $40 million to repay government employees. (Senate approved: 08/30/2022; enacted by governor: 09/16/2022)

Travels

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No. Date(s) Destination Reason
1 January 17–18, 2019 Miami, Florida Met with cruise ship executives of Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Disney Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises
2 January 29–30, 2019 San Juan, Puerto Rico Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network meeting on Post-Disaster Recovery
3 February 21–27, 2019 Washington, D.C. NGA Winter meeting
4 March 26, 2019 Puerto Rico Visited FEMA Distribution Center in Bayamon and met with Governor Ricardo Rosselló in San Juan.
5 April 4–11, 2019 Miami, Florida, Washington, D.C. Seatrade Cruise Global Conference in Miami and met with FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor in Washington, D.C.
6 May 8, 2019 Atlanta, Georgia Met with Delta Air Lines
7 May 21–23, 2019 Miami, Florida Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit
8 June 29–30, 2019 St. Kitts St. Kitts Music Festival
9 July 7–9, 2019 Orlando, Florida Met with Margaritaville Enterprises
10 July 15–16, 2019 West Palm Beach Met with Cigna
11 September 20–22, 2019 Washington, D.C. Meetings with federal agencies
12 October 25-November 9, 2019 Washington, D.C. Meetings with members of Congress and federal agencies
13 December 5–9, 2019 Washington, D.C. Job for America's Graduates annual meeting
14 February 4, 2020 Tortola Inter-Virgin Islands Council conference
15 February 7–11, 2020 Washington, D.C. NGA Winter meeting
16 July 8–12, 2021 Atlanta, Georgia Hosted a government job recruitment fair for Virgin Islanders living abroad to return home.
17 July 27-August 1, 2021 Miami, Florida Met with transportation and shipping companies
18 October 23–29, 2021 Denver, Colorado To learn about the cannabis industry
19 January 28-February 2, 2022 Washington, D.C. NGA Winter meeting
20 March 31-April 7, 2022 Minneapolis, Washington, D.C. Attended Women's NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis to see Aliyah Boston followed by official meetings in Washington, D.C.
21 April 12–19, 2022 Washington, D.C., Miami, Florida Attended National Conference for Workforce Development in D.C. and spent Easter with family in Miami.
22 March 27-April 1, 2023 Taiwan [38]
23 May 2, 2023 Boston Attended Boston Red Sox Game.[39]
24 July 18, 2023 Las Vegas, Nevada Attended Basketball event in Las Vegas, Nevada[40]
25 September 12, 2023 New York Attended New York Jets Game.
26 September 19, 2023 - October 2, 2023 Chicago, Illinois Took government officials on trip to discuss marijuana and other matters.[41]
27 November 20–26, 2023 Location and Reason for Expenditures Undisclosed to Public[42]
28 May 13, 2024 Hawaii[43] Attended Conference in Hawaii While the Virgin Islands faced an energy crisis.
29 July 15–21, 2024 Royal Caribbean Cruise [44] Attended the inaugural sail of Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas at the invitation of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

Personal life

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Bryan and his wife, Yolanda Cabodevilla, have been married since 1998. They have two daughters, Aliyah and Sumuyah.[45]

Bryan lives in Government House in Christiansted on St. Croix. In March 2019, the West Indian Company authorized monthly rent payments of $3,500 for a condo where Bryan would stay while on St. Thomas on behalf of his request.[46]

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Albert Bryan Jr. (born February 21, 1968) is an American politician and businessman who has served as the ninth governor of the since January 7, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated incumbent governor in the 2018 election runoff, securing over 55 percent of the vote, and was reelected in 2022 for a term ending in 2027. Bryan earned a bachelor's degree in from in 1989 and a from the in 2003. Before entering the governorship, his career included roles in the private sector at companies such as HESS Oil and Innovative Communications Corporation, as well as public service as commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor from 2007 to 2015 and chairman of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority. During his tenure, Bryan has prioritized economic stabilization, job creation through sustainable initiatives, and reforms to address the Government Employees' Retirement System funding shortfall, alongside infrastructure improvements and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. His administration, however, has faced scrutiny over public corruption cases, including federal indictments and convictions of several former cabinet members for and related offenses.

Early life and education

Childhood and family background

Albert Bryan Jr. was born on February 21, 1968, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, as the eldest son of Albert Bryan Sr. and (Pilgrim) Bryan. He grew up alongside his four younger brothers, , Robert, Andre, and Alrick, in the family's home in St. Thomas. The Bryan family resided in the historic Savan neighborhood of St. Thomas during his early childhood. Bryan spent his formative years on St. Thomas before relocating with his parents and siblings to St. Croix as a teenager.

Academic and early professional training

Bryan attended St. Dunstan's Episcopal High School, graduating in 1985. He subsequently enrolled at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics in 1989. In 2003, Bryan completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of the Virgin Islands. Upon returning to the U.S. after his undergraduate studies, Bryan entered the workforce as an worker at HESS Oil on St. Croix. ) He advanced to roles including business office manager for a multimillion-dollar , gaining operational experience in private sector management. These early positions provided foundational training in industrial operations, financial oversight, and corporate administration amid the territory's resource-dependent economy.

Pre-political career

Business and entrepreneurial endeavors

Prior to entering politics, Albert Bryan Jr. commenced his career following his 1989 graduation from with a in business management. He initially worked at HESS Oil Corporation in the U.S. Virgin Islands as an analyst, gaining experience in the energy sector's operational aspects. Bryan advanced to business management positions at Innovative Communications Corporation, a telecommunications company operating in the territory, where he served as director of business offices for a multi-million-dollar operation and demonstrated rapid progression through diligence and ingenuity. In 2002, Bryan co-founded Generation Now! Inc., a non-profit designed to bridge voids in political and social education while advancing and youth leadership initiatives in the . Bryan established Aabra Group LLC as its founder, assuming the role of president and CEO from January 2015 onward; the consultancy specializes in economic development advisory services, emphasizing entrepreneurial innovation to drive territorial growth.

Government service prior to governorship

Bryan was appointed Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor in 2007 by Governor John de Jongh, Jr., a position he held until 2015. In this role, he oversaw divisions including workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and labor affairs, implementing initiatives such as the Jobs for America’s Graduates program targeted at at-risk youth. During his tenure as labor commissioner, Bryan secured $14 million in funding for workforce training and departmental service enhancements, and obtained $150 million in federal following the 2012 closure of the oil refinery, which displaced thousands of workers. He also consolidated seven labor offices on St. Croix into a single facility, yielding annual savings of $300,000, and introduced digital tools including the Virgin Islands Electronic Workforce System (VIEWS) for job matching and Youthnet for youth employment resources. Concurrently, Bryan served as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority Board, where he launched the Tax Increment Financing project to support infrastructure, established the Small Contractors Bonding Program to aid local businesses, and expanded small business lending programs. He also chaired the Government Development Bank during this period, contributing to economic stabilization efforts amid territorial challenges. These appointments marked his entry into territorial government service, with no prior elected or appointed public roles documented.

Gubernatorial campaigns

2018 election

The Democratic Party primary for governor was held on August 4, 2018, with Albert Bryan Jr., running with lieutenant gubernatorial candidate , securing the nomination against challengers including Allison Petrus with Sammuel Sanes and Angel Dawson Jr. with Marise James. In the general election on November 6, 2018, Bryan and received 9,711 votes, or 38.08 percent, failing to achieve the majority required to avoid a runoff under territorial law. Incumbent Governor , an independent who had been elected in 2014 with Osbert Potter as his , garnered 8,529 votes, advancing to the runoff as the second-place finisher. Other candidates, including independents Adlah Donastorg and Soraya Diase Coffelt, split the remaining vote, reflecting voter fragmentation amid ongoing recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. The campaign centered on post-hurricane reconstruction, , and government efficiency, with Bryan criticizing Mapp's administration for imposing measures, such as increases and utility rate hikes, that burdened residents without commensurate recovery progress. Bryan advocated attracting external investment, streamlining bureaucracy through technology, and prioritizing economic diversification beyond and production to generate revenue. Mapp defended his record on securing over $10 billion in federal disaster aid but faced backlash for delays in rebuilding and perceived mismanagement of funds. The gubernatorial runoff occurred on November 20, 2018, with Bryan and Roach defeating Mapp and Potter by 11,796 votes to 9,766, a margin of approximately 10.7 points from a total of 21,562 ballots cast. Turnout declined from the general election, partly due to voting disruptions on St. Croix including ballot shortages, though strongly favored Bryan with 3,189 votes to Mapp's 799. Bryan's victory signaled widespread dissatisfaction with the incumbent's handling of fiscal challenges and recovery efforts, positioning him as the ninth elected governor of the .

2022 re-election campaign

Bryan and Roach formally announced their re-election campaign on May 10, 2022, emphasizing achievements in financial stabilization, response, and recovery since taking office in 2019. In the Democratic primary held on August 6, 2022, Bryan secured the nomination against limited intra-party challengers, advancing as the incumbent with strong party support. The general election on November 8, 2022, pitted the Bryan-Roach ticket against three independent slates: Kurt Vialet and Janelle K. Sarauw, Stephen "Smokey" Frett Sr. and Gregory Miller Jr. (Independent Citizens Movement), and Ronald Pickard and Elroy Turnbull. Bryan won decisively with 12,157 votes, or 56.14% of the total, marking a sweep across the territory's islands and securing a second term beginning January 4, 2023; results were certified on November 19, 2022. The campaign highlighted Bryan's first-term record, including refinancing government pension debt to avert collapse, implementing CARES Act-funded student technology programs, and achieving a 10% reduction in cases via expanded testing and tracing. Key platforms addressed economic recovery through safe redevelopment of the St. Croix refinery to bolster middle-class wages averaging $65,000 annually, alongside gains with 44% visitor increase and $350 million in airport upgrades. On public safety, Bryan touted reductions in via measures, over 160 cameras, violence interruption programs, and added prosecutors and officers. Energy initiatives featured prominently, with promises for new generators, 50% solar adoption on St. Croix, a "get " residential program, and restructuring Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority debt. Education pledges included free University of the tuition, K-8 school restructuring, afterschool and summer programs, and $10 million in workforce training via Skills for Today. Health and housing efforts promised association health plans covering 700 more residents, expansions, resilient affordable units, and lowered homeownership barriers for young adults, while agriculture targeted 35% local food production through water infrastructure and incubators.

Governorship

Inauguration and initial priorities

Albert Bryan Jr. was sworn in as the ninth elected governor of the on January 7, 2019, succeeding , alongside . In his inaugural address, Bryan emphasized unity in improving and confronting territorial challenges collaboratively. One of Bryan's first actions was issuing a on January 8, 2019, granting to non-essential government employees, signaling an intent to streamline operations early in his term. On January 19, 2019, he signed the Virgin Islands Medicinal Cannabis Patient Care Act into law, establishing a framework for regulation and patient access. In his first State of the Territory Address on January 28, 2019, Bryan outlined priorities centered on economic recovery and fiscal stabilization amid post-hurricane challenges and inherited debts. He focused on restarting the private-sector economy, including supporting the Limetree Bay oil refinery's reactivation to generate and jobs, while proposing the "U.S. Virgin Islands Vision 2040" plan for long-term growth aimed at reducing . Fiscal measures included addressing $270 million in vendor obligations, $150 million in Government Employees' Retirement System () debt, and a $5 billion unfunded liability through conservative budgeting and dedicated streams. Infrastructure modernization was a key emphasis, targeting the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) for integration and micro-grids, alongside improvements in , ports, and roads using Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. Public safety initiatives sought to curb via coordinated reforms, prevention programs, and an independent six-year term for the Attorney General. Healthcare stabilization involved unifying governance under a single board, while efforts prioritized workforce development through kindergarten expansion and $2 million in technical training apprenticeships. Bryan also advocated digitizing services to enhance efficiency.

Economic and fiscal policies

Upon assuming the governorship in January 2019, Albert Bryan Jr. prioritized fiscal stabilization amid ongoing recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which had exacerbated the U.S. Virgin Islands' (USVI) structural budget deficits and pension liabilities. His administration has submitted annual executive budgets emphasizing financial sustainability, with the 2026 proposal, released on May 31, 2025, allocating $936.4 million from the General Fund and totaling $1.64 billion across all funds under the theme "Empowering Progress." This budget directed major investments toward public safety, , and services while aiming to maintain core operations without service disruptions. On , 2025, Bryan signed the FY 2026 budget into law, issuing targeted vetoes to preserve checks and balances and fiscal prudence, alongside renewing group coverage for public employees and retirees to avert coverage gaps. Bryan's fiscal approach has included advocating for legislative reforms to address outdated statutes that impede private investment and job creation, arguing on September 4, 2025, that failure to modernize these laws perpetuates and higher costs for residents. In , his administration launched Vision 2040 in collaboration with the USVI Economic Development Authority, targeting growth in services, , , , and to diversify beyond , which constitutes nearly one-third of the . Proposals advanced on October 15, 2025, include phasing in a $15 to bolster worker earnings and enabling small-scale distilleries and breweries linked to local to stimulate . To support tourism recovery post-COVID-19, Bryan expressed concerns on March 13, 2025, over declining visitor arrivals and called for strategic measures to sustain and expand arrivals through 2026, underscoring the sector's role in GDP contribution. His policies also promote energy-related economic initiatives, such as expanding solar capacity through the Solar for All program and pursuing the reopening of the Port Hamilton refinery to enhance local energy production and reduce import dependencies. These efforts align with broader goals of barrier removal for investment, though implementation relies on legislative cooperation.

Energy sector reforms

Under Governor Albert Bryan Jr., the U.S. Virgin Islands has pursued energy reforms centered on expanding renewable capacity to achieve 75% renewable energy usage by 2040 as outlined in the territory's Vision 2040 economic development plan, while simultaneously advocating for the modernization of existing fossil fuel infrastructure to ensure grid stability and reduce reliance on costly imports. This dual-track approach addresses vulnerabilities exposed by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, prioritizing both sustainability and immediate reliability through federal partnerships and targeted investments. Renewable initiatives have included the commissioning of the Hogensborg Solar Farm in Estate Hogensborg, St. Croix, on June 13, 2025, the territory's largest solar installation at 22.4 megawatts (MW) capacity with 48,210 panels, developed by VI Electron and owned by the Renewable Energy Assistance Program Corporation (VIRAPC). The project contributes to over half of St. Croix's daily peak energy demand (total island solar now at 26 MW against a 45 MW peak load) and supports a strategy to minimize dependence. Complementary programs encompass the Solar for All: Ah We Program, targeting solar panels and battery storage for over 4,300 low-income households to add 21 MW of solar and 55 MW of storage, and the VI Battery Energy Storage Program, both aimed at equitable access and cost reduction. These efforts form part of a broader $2 billion energy to leverage the territory's solar resources for lower operational costs and enhanced resilience. To complement renewables, Bryan has prioritized reopening the idle Port Hamilton refinery on St. Croix, acquired by private interests, as a means to achieve and stabilize the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA). In September 2025, at the Insular Government Investment Alliance (IGIA) session, he advocated modernizing the facility into a "model for clean energy" operations, projecting $400 million in annual economic activity, $45 million in territorial revenue, and over 400 jobs, while integrating it with grid stabilization to mitigate WAPA's fuel import costs. Federal funding has underpinned these reforms, including a $100 million U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant-Mitigation award announced on July 16, 2024, enabling WAPA to acquire critical fuel storage assets on St. Thomas and St. Croix from , thereby improving post-disaster recovery, affordability, and long-term infrastructure under WAPA's strategic plan. Bryan has repeatedly urged enhanced federal-territorial collaboration, citing the islands' strategic location for and emphasizing solar expansion alongside refinery revival at forums like the Global Sustainable Island in May 2025.

Public health and COVID-19 response

Upon assuming office in January 2019, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. prioritized public health reforms in the U.S. Virgin Islands, launching the "Healthier Horizons" initiative to overhaul healthcare delivery, including improved care coordination and integration of services across the territory's fragmented system. This effort addressed longstanding disparities, such as limited access to specialized care, by establishing the Office of Health Information Technology via executive order in October 2021 to facilitate data sharing and electronic health records among providers. In May 2022, Bryan introduced the "Our Best Life" program to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness, emphasizing preventive measures like community fitness events and mental health support amid post-pandemic recovery needs. The prompted swift emergency measures, with Bryan issuing initial public health directives in March 2020, including a effective March 25 that closed non-essential businesses to curb transmission in the territory's dense island populations. He extended these restrictions through supplemental , such as the sixth on April 29, 2020, which suspended certain labor requirements like plant closure filings to ease economic burdens on employers while maintaining curfews and mask mandates. Schools shifted to virtual learning upon reopening on August 9, 2020, as a precaution against surges, reflecting concerns over pediatric in remote settings with limited hospital capacity. As variants emerged, Bryan adjusted entry protocols, requiring negative tests within 72 hours for all travelers by late 2021 to mitigate Omicron's spread, while urging and boosters during a briefing with President Biden. He promoted vaccination drives, visiting community sites like the St. Thomas on November 3, 2021, to encourage uptake amid federal support. By October 27, 2021, declining active cases—down from peaks earlier that year—led to relaxed restrictions on gatherings and businesses, transitioning from strict lockdowns. Bryan renewed the public health emergency through the 33rd supplemental on January 7, 2022, aligning with federal SNAP waivers for food assistance amid ongoing economic fallout. On June 16, 2022, he declared the territory in the endemic phase, lifting the formal while retaining surveillance and recommending continued precautions based on wastewater monitoring and hospitalization data. These steps, per official timelines, aimed to balance suppression of cases—which totaled over 20,000 confirmed infections by mid-2022—with economic reopening, though hospital strain from comorbidities like persisted as a noted challenge in territorial health reports.

Social and regulatory initiatives

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. launched the "Our Best Life" initiative in 2023 to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being among residents through community programs and resources aimed at holistic health support. In August 2025, he signed a designating August 14 as "Social Security Day" in the , commemorating the program's contributions to retirees and emphasizing its role in financial security for seniors. In education, Bryan secured over $34 million in American Rescue Plan funding on June 27, 2025, following negotiations with the U.S. Department of Education, to bolster K-12 recovery efforts post-hurricanes and pandemic disruptions. He has advocated for a comprehensive overhaul of the territory's education system, arguing in October 2025 that curricula must adapt to artificial intelligence's impact on future employment by prioritizing skills like critical thinking and technical proficiency over rote learning. On housing, his administration supported the Virgin Islands Housing Authority's completion of renovations for 82 public units at the Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion in St. Thomas by early 2024, part of broader efforts to address post-hurricane shortages. In July 2025, he approved legislation enhancing disability benefits, including streamlined processes for eligibility and increased support for individuals with qualifying conditions. Regulatory efforts under Bryan have focused on modernizing operations and removing barriers to investment. In September 2025, he urged the to repeal outdated statutes, such as archaic permitting requirements, that deter development and in and . On July 7, 2025, he convened a special to advance reforms promoting fiscal discipline, including proposals for a self-funded and plan for employees and measures to curb eligibility for certain benefits by non-residents. These initiatives aim to enhance and efficiency, though critics have noted implementation challenges amid ongoing fiscal constraints. In November 2024, Bryan signed an agreement enabling data-sharing across agencies to improve care coordination, reducing regulatory silos in social services delivery.

Public safety and crime management

During Albert Bryan Jr.'s governorship, the U.S. Virgin Islands has continued to experience elevated rates of violent crime, with gun violence and homicides emerging as predominant concerns. Homicide rates rose nearly 30% by 2020 compared to the preceding administration, reaching levels on par with Jamaica and exceeding those in Mexico by a factor of four for much of Bryan's tenure. By mid-2025, the territory had recorded 22 homicides, underscoring persistent challenges despite some reported declines in overall violent incidents; for example, violent crimes fell from 4,324 cases with 524 arrests in fiscal years 2017-2018 to 3,119 cases with 608 arrests in 2019-2020. Bryan has pursued multifaceted strategies to address these issues, including reallocating federal relief funds toward anti- efforts announced in June 2021, which aimed to intensify police operations and community interventions. In response to ongoing waves, the administration established the Office of Prevention, adopting a holistic model that incorporates of former members for and deterrence programs; Bryan defended its efficacy in March 2025 amid criticism, emphasizing innovative methods over traditional policing alone. Additionally, in July 2024, Bryan convened a stakeholders meeting with Director Moleto A. Smith Jr. to identify systemic gaps, enhance data collection for , and foster inter-agency collaboration for safer communities. Legislative actions under Bryan have targeted specific crime vectors, such as , with new bills signed in July 2023 alongside Ariel Smith to bolster civil enforcement, criminal prosecutions, and victim protections through dedicated Justice Department funding. In June 2025, he enacted measures enhancing penalties for traffic violations—often linked to and evasion—and authorizing a dedicated impound lot for the Virgin Islands Police Department to improve vehicle-related enforcement. Bryan has also attributed rising drug-related violence to external factors, including tightened U.S. mainland redirecting trafficking routes through the , as stated in August 2025. Despite these efforts, outcomes remain mixed, with overall showing some reduction but homicides persisting at elevated levels, prompting calls for more aggressive measures.

Administration

Cabinet appointments and key aides

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. nominated his initial slate of cabinet commissioners shortly after his on January 7, 2019, drawing from experienced professionals in , business, and law. By October 22, 2019, the swearing-in ceremony for the final seven cabinet members marked the completion of confirmations, with the 33rd approving every nominee despite partisan divisions. The administration has undergone several high-level changes, including the appointment of Gordon Rhea as in April 2023 to lead the Department of Justice amid ongoing legal challenges facing the territory. In July 2024, Kevin A. Williams Sr. was elevated to , replacing Karl Knight; Williams had previously served as since October 2023, overseeing daily operations and policy coordination. Turnover has intensified in public safety roles, with Mario Brooks appointed as Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department following the January 2025 federal indictments of predecessor Ray Martinez on corruption charges, alongside other former officials. As of late 2024, the cabinet includes nominees and confirmed commissioners for core executive departments, reflecting Bryan's emphasis on fiscal management, infrastructure, and public services. Nominees such as Vincent Roberts for Sports, Parks and Recreation and Jennifer Matarangas-King for Tourism await legislative approval.
DepartmentCommissioner/Head
FinanceKevin McCurdy
Justice (Attorney General)Gordon Rhea, Esq.
EducationDionne Wells-Hedrington, Ed.D.
Public WorksDerek Gabriel
PoliceMario Brooks
Property and ProcurementLisa M. Alejandro
LaborGary Molloy
Human ServicesAveril George
HealthJusta “Tita” Encarnacion
AgricultureLouis Petersen Jr., Ph.D.
Planning and Natural ResourcesJean Pierre Oriol
Licensing and Consumer AffairsH. Natalie Hodge
This composition prioritizes continuity in essential services while addressing vacancies through interim or nominated leadership.

Legislative agenda and enacted laws

Governor Albert Bryan Jr.'s legislative agenda has emphasized economic diversification, wage enhancement, public safety enhancements, and health policy reforms, often prioritizing fiscal sustainability amid the U.S. Virgin Islands' structural debt challenges. In October 2025, he proposed legislation to phase in a $15 minimum wage by 2028, starting from the current $10.50 hourly rate, alongside measures to permit small-scale distilleries and breweries linked to local agriculture for job creation. These initiatives aim to balance worker compensation with business viability, reflecting Bryan's repeated vetoes of abrupt government salary hikes due to projected multimillion-dollar costs exacerbating the territory's $2 billion-plus pension shortfall. Early in his term, Bryan signed the Virgin Islands Medicinal Cannabis Patient Care Act on January 19, 2019, establishing a regulated framework for medical marijuana use, including patient registries and dispensary licensing to generate revenue for healthcare and enforcement. Building on this, he enacted the Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act (Act 8680) on January 18, 2023, legalizing adult recreational use for those 21 and older, with possession limits of 2 ounces and home cultivation allowances, while imposing excise taxes projected to fund public programs. In April 2022, Bryan approved Act No. 8553, the Virgin Islands CROWN Act, prohibiting employment and public accommodation discrimination based on hair texture or protective hairstyles associated with racial heritage, amending Title 10 and Title 24 of the Virgin Islands Code. Public safety legislation advanced under Bryan's administration includes Bill No. 36-0005, signed June 18, 2025, which sets stricter bail conditions for offenses to prioritize victim protection, though with noted constitutional scrutiny. He also signed Bill No. 36-0036 on the same date, elevating penalties for violations and creating a dedicated police impound facility to deter amid high road fatality rates. Health-related enactments feature Bill No. 36-0021, mandating healthcare providers disclose prescription risks to combat dependency, signed June 18, 2025. Economic accountability measures, such as Bill No. 36-0063 requiring contractors to remit gross receipts taxes funding veterans' transport and commemorations, were similarly approved. Bryan has routinely signed annual budgets while vetoing fiscally imprudent provisions; for 2026, he approved the executive budget on October 2, 2025, incorporating a $35,000 minimum annual for full-time employees—up from $27,040—despite earlier vetoing similar mandates over $40 million yearly costs. Additional laws include appropriations for agricultural planning via Bill No. 35-0003 in February 2023 and raising ages for police and firefighters from 55 to 65 under Bill No. 34-0099 in December 2021, aiming to retain experienced personnel. These actions underscore a pattern of selective endorsement, rejecting bills like special-interest expansions or retroactive wage rescissions for legal or budgetary risks.

International engagements and travels

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has undertaken several international trips focused on , promotion, , and regional , primarily within the and . These engagements aim to secure partnerships for the U.S. in areas such as , , and infrastructure resilience. In March 2023, Bryan led a delegation to from March 27 to April 1 for the Summit and Expo, marking the first visit by a U.S. Virgin Islands governor to . The trip sought to explore bilateral cooperation in , , , and , culminating in the opening of the first Invest USVI Trade and Investments office in to facilitate ongoing exchanges. Bryan conducted a trade mission to St. Vincent and the Grenadines in early April 2024, extending the visit to , to promote business opportunities and strengthen economic ties with neighbors. The mission concluded successfully, emphasizing potential collaborations in trade and investment. On September 9, 2024, Bryan paid a on Eric Evelyn in , part of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, to discuss mutual interests in regional cooperation. From May 30 to June 2, 2025, Bryan attended the Global Sustainable Islands Summit in , delivering remarks at the Climate Finance Forum on May 30. He highlighted the U.S. Virgin Islands' advancements in , , and disaster resilience, advocating for and global partnerships to support small island vulnerabilities.

Controversies and criticisms

In December 2022, the U.S. Virgin Islands government, under Albert Bryan Jr., reached a settlement exceeding $105 million with the estate of and co-defendants in a civil alleging facilitation of and related harms on Epstein's properties in the territory. The agreement included the return of over $80 million in tax benefits previously granted to Epstein's company, Southern Trust Co., along with commitments for victim support and policy reforms. Subsequent settlements followed, including $62.5 million from billionaire in January 2023 to resolve claims tied to his payments to Epstein's entities in the . In September 2023, agreed to pay $75 million to settle the territory's lawsuit accusing the bank of enabling Epstein's trafficking activities through account services. Bryan publicly welcomed the JPMorgan resolution, stating it advanced justice for victims without taxpayer cost. By late 2023, cumulative Epstein-related recoveries approached $200 million, incorporating proceeds from the sale of Epstein's Little St. James and Great St. James islands. The litigation drew scrutiny amid revelations of Epstein's prior territorial tax incentives and donations, including $25,000 toward Bryan's 2018 inauguration fund and $30,000 directed to a local Little League at Bryan's request, as alleged in JPMorgan's court filings defending against complicity claims. JPMorgan further accused territorial officials, including Bryan, of maintaining "close ties" with and sought his deposition, portraying the government as potentially complicit in overlooking Epstein's activities. These assertions stemmed from the bank's counterclaims in the suit initiated by then-Attorney General , whom Bryan fired in January 2023 shortly after the Epstein estate settlement, citing unspecified performance issues amid reported tensions over case handling. Post-settlement fund management faced criticism for lacking transparency; as of June 2025, no required legislative report detailed expenditures from the recoveries, despite mandates for victim services and anti-trafficking initiatives. In August 2023, Bryan proposed legislation strengthening penalties, positioning it as a response to Epstein-linked exposures, though critics noted delays in prior enforcement.

Corruption probes and administration scandals

In January 2025, federal indictments were unsealed in the U.S. District Court for the against two former members of Albert Bryan Jr.'s cabinet and one current , stemming from an ongoing federal probe involving and in contracts. The probe, initiated by the FBI, targeted schemes including kickbacks on projects and misuse of federal funds, with former Ray Martinez among those charged for allegedly accepting bribes to influence contract awards. Bryan responded by affirming a zero-tolerance policy, stating the administration had cooperated with investigators and emphasizing education to prevent unwitting corrupt practices. Earlier, in June 2024, reports emerged of three cabinet members under federal investigation for similar irregularities, including a whistleblower from former official Matthew May, who alleged ignored warnings about fraudulent contracts and contacted the FBI directly. By July 2025, former Department of Sports, Commissioner Calvert White and contractor Benjamin Hendricks were convicted of honest services wire fraud and federal programs bribery related to a $1.2 million rigged contract for sports facility upgrades, with White sentenced following a that highlighted falsified bids and hidden payments. Bryan noted his office had initiated an internal probe and alerted the FBI due to early suspicions of Whitaker's activities, describing the scheme as evident from inception. In response to these developments, Bryan announced a new Code of Ethical Conduct in January 2025, mandating training and stricter oversight for public officials to curb , while pledging continued vigilance in his State of the Territory address. Critics, including local media and opposition figures, have questioned the administration's internal controls, pointing to repeated involvement of appointees despite Bryan's 2018 campaign emphasis on reforms targeting prior governments. No charges have been filed against Bryan personally in these probes, though the incidents have fueled broader scrutiny of territorial amid historical patterns of malfeasance.

Governance transparency and policy failures

In November 2024, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. barred Virgin Islands Daily News reporter Suzanne Carlson from attending press briefings and accessing facilities in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, following her questions on about his personal relationships and potential use of taxpayer funds for travel. Communications Director Richard Motta cited "numerous improprieties," including unauthorized filming in June 2024, as justification for the exclusion. The Daily News editorial contended that such restrictions contradicted Bryan's repeated assertions of operating the "most transparent" administration in territorial history, emphasizing that scrutiny of public expenditures constitutes core journalistic oversight rather than personal intrusion. Press briefings under Bryan have faced further criticism for curtailed public engagement, including an October 15, 2024, session that ended abruptly due to unspecified technical difficulties, preventing reporters from posing questions, with subsequent offline inquiries left unanswered. Additionally, in an unannounced appointment, Bryan named Jenifer C. O'Neal as director without prior public notification, drawing accusations of opacity in executive decision-making. A 2020 Federal Emergency Management Agency audit scrutinized $134.7 million in U.S. Virgin Islands hurricane recovery expenditures from fiscal year 2018, flagging inadequate documentation across agencies including the Water and Power Authority ($97.1 million), Department of Public Works ($25.2 million), and Department of Education ($9.3 million), which could necessitate repayment to federal coffers. While the transactions predated Bryan's January 2019 inauguration, his administration oversaw the 60-day appeal process and subsequent efforts to bolster record-keeping through the Office of Disaster Recovery, established in February 2019. Bryan's June 2025 veto of Bill No. 36-0053, aimed at curbing fiscal excesses, was overridden by the , prompting him to warn of a reversion to budgetary instability and unchecked spending patterns that had previously strained territorial finances. Persistent economic pressures, including high living costs and stalled due to outdated regulatory frameworks, have fueled resident complaints of "unlivable" conditions, with Bryan defending his record by citing low and wage growth but acknowledging broader hardships akin to those on the U.S. mainland.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Albert Bryan Jr. is the eldest of five sons born to Albert Bryan Sr. and Genevieve (Pilgrim) Bryan on February 21, 1968, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. His brothers are , Robert, Andre, and Alrick Bryan, and the family lived in the Savan neighborhood of St. Thomas during his early years. Bryan married Yolanda Cabodevilla, a St. Croix native with a background in , , and , in 1998. The couple has two daughters: , an alumna of Good Hope Country Day School and who founded a technology startup serving markets and international clients; and Sumayah, a 2020 graduate of pursuing a degree in at the . In November 2023, Bryan filed for divorce from Yolanda Bryan, with the U.S. Virgin Islands granting a motion to seal the proceedings. By November 2024, Bryan stated during a press briefing that he was no longer married. Following the divorce, Bryan has maintained a public relationship with Rose-Anne Farrington, deputy commissioner of the U.S. Department of , with whom he has appeared together at functions, travels, and events since approximately 2024. Farrington, who also divorced her longtime partner in 2024, has accompanied Bryan on official trips, including to international conferences. Their association has drawn scrutiny over potential policies given her role as a government employee under his administration.

Residences and lifestyle

Albert Bryan Jr. primarily resides in , the official governor's mansion located in Christiansted on , to which he and his family relocated in March 2019, marking the first instance in approximately 30 years of a sitting governor occupying the residence full-time. This historic property serves as both a private family home and a venue for official events, reflecting the territorial tradition of governors splitting time across the islands due to administrative needs in both and Saint Thomas. For stays on Saint Thomas, where the governor's office is situated in Charlotte Amalie, Bryan utilizes a leased property funded by the West Indian Company at an annual cost of $42,000, approved in March 2019 to facilitate duties across the territory's main islands. Born and raised on Saint Thomas in 1968, Bryan has remained a lifelong resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands, with no public records indicating properties outside the territory. Public details on Bryan's lifestyle emphasize a family-centered routine, including involvement in health advocacy alongside his wife and daughters, such as promoting awareness following family experiences with the condition. As an entrepreneur and former banking executive prior to his governorship, he has described maintaining a grounded approach rooted in territorial , though specific personal habits like hobbies or daily routines remain largely private and undocumented in official sources.

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